The "Bury Your Gays" Trope, Explained

For a limited time, use our link to get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: | Throughout the many LGBTQ stories that have been told onscreen, there is one dominant theme: suffering. From the "Bury Your Gays" trope that sees queer characters dying far more frequently than straight characters, to stories that foreground the struggles of LGBTQ lives, we rarely allow them to be happy. So why have we insisted on making queer characters miserable? Here’s our Take on how this trope has dominated LGBTQ representations over the years, and whether we can get to a place where suffering isn’t always part of their story. If you like this video, subscribe to our channel or support us on Patreon: Follow The Take on Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Snap: Website: We are The T